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A young paedophile who repeatedly targeted vulnerable girls on the internet despite warnings is being transferred from prison to a hospital.

An assessment will be made by a doctor on his mental state before a final decision is made on what will happen to him.

Louis Kirby, 24, admitted causing or inciting four girls to engage in sexual activity between 2015 and 2017.

He also admitted engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.

The case has repeatedly been adjourned for more medical evaluation and at a hearing last week, a frustrated judge spoke of his exasperation about the difficulties of getting help for the convicted sex offender but stressed that Kirby needed to be punished.

At a resumed hearing before Sheffield Crown Court yesterday, defence barrister Michael Cane-Soothill said that a hospital bed had been "promised" for Kirby and funding was now available.

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